by Livewell Southwest | Dec 17, 2018 | News
Don’t give norovirus to your loved ones in care homes and hospitals this Christmas. No-one wants a vomiting bug as a Christmas present, but each winter many people unintentionally bring norovirus into hospitals and care home when visiting loved ones. Public Health...
by Livewell Southwest | Dec 11, 2018 | News
Plymouth social workers are celebrating after their work to help vulnerable adults and young people was recognised in the profession’s national awards. Cheri Pearson, who works for Livewell Southwest, received the Silver Award in the UK Social Worker of the Year...
by Livewell Southwest | Dec 4, 2018 | News
This December, NHS England and Public Health England are introducing a new campaign ‘Help Us, Help You’ GP Access to highlight that appointments with a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional are now available in the evenings and weekends, either at a local...
by Livewell Southwest | Dec 4, 2018 | News
People in Plymouth and West Devon are urged to use the NHS 111 system – now available online – for health advice through the winter months as hospitals become increasingly busy. The free to call service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can...
by Livewell Southwest | Nov 23, 2018 | News
A county-wide pilot designed to train a new generation of frontline nursing staff has proved to be a great success as its first wave of recruits near the end of their training. Devon, which faces unique challenges attracting registered nurses due to its large rural...
by Livewell Southwest | Nov 16, 2018 | News
The national lead for the Trainee Nursing Associate programme told trainees and mentors they were “phenomenal” when she visited Livewell Southwest to hear from those involved in the innovative pilot programme. Sam Donohue, Senior Nurse, Policy, for Health Education...
